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MS HR73

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Felsher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Matt McDonnell retiring in 2026 after 40 years at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, serving as Executive Director since 2015 after starting as Director of Operations in 1986
  • Served six terms as Alderman in Ocean Springs, Mississippi beginning in 1993, representing the downtown district for 24 consecutive years and inducted into the Mississippi Municipal League's Hall of Fame
  • United States Army Reserves veteran who served six years; earned bachelor's degree from University of Alabama in 1983 where he directed concert programming at campus venues
  • Co-founded The Second Street Social Club in Gulfport and owns Concert Merchandise, managing artist merchandise sales at major venues including Brandon Amphitheater and The Wharf Amphitheater
  • Resolution formally recognizes and commends McDonnell's four decades of service to Mississippi Gulf Coast's entertainment, civic, and business communities

Legislative Description

Matt McDonnell; comend upon retirement as Executive Director of the MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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